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FrankenMauser · January 13, 2013, 04:02 AM

Some polymer-framed semi-autos that use the frame for guide/slide rails (like the Ruger P95) may need some time to wear-in, before they'll reliably cycle light loads.

Other than that... there isn't really anything to worry about.

And barrel break in? No. I don't bother.
I might clean the barrel after 20 to 50 rounds for a centerfire (rifle or handgun).
But, after that... it doesn't get any special treatment.

January 13, 2013, 04:02 AM	#8
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2008 Location: 1B ID Posts: 5,398	Some polymer-framed semi-autos that use the frame for guide/slide rails (like the Ruger P95) may need some time to wear-in, before they'll reliably cycle light loads. Other than that... there isn't really anything to worry about. And barrel break in? No. I don't bother. I might clean the barrel after 20 to 50 rounds for a centerfire (rifle or handgun). But, after that... it doesn't get any special treatment. __________________ "Such is the strange way that man works -- first he virtually destroys a species and then does everything in his power to restore it."